Title:
METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING ON-LINE INVENTORY AND DISPENSING THROUGH A DISTRIBUTED NETWORK
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2000060195
Kind Code:
A8
Abstract:
A method and system of dispensing items in a controlled manner from cabinets (110) or similar enclosures, re-ordering the dispensed articles or items, and providing inventory and other information about the items and users (160) in the system (100). The invention utilizes a distributed network (145) and permits users (160) to browse and search for any items across multiple enclosures (110) from any location. The method and system can track inventory, generate administrative reports, and independently initiate orders based on aggregate inventory levels of multiple enclosures (110) to gain the benefit of volume discounts, minimize deliveries, maximize availability of items, or generate individual orders based on specific enclosures (110) to maintain just-in-time inventory levels. The method and system also track the removal and stocking of items through unique identification strings, so that individual access, use and theft of items can be monitored.
Inventors:
ROSENBERG DEAN G
Application Number:
PCT/US2000/008474
Publication Date:
May 25, 2001
Filing Date:
March 30, 2000
Export Citation:
Assignee:
SUPPLYPRO INC (US)
International Classes:
A61J7/00; G06Q10/08; G06Q20/20; G07F5/18; G07F7/00; (IPC1-7): E05B47/00; A61B5/00
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